Introducing useMarkdown — early access is here

useMarkdown started as a personal frustration.

Every markdown editor I tried was either too heavy, required an account, synced to a cloud I didn't fully trust, or wrapped a simple text format in layers of complexity I never asked for. I wanted something fast, private, and honest.

So I built it.

What it is

useMarkdown is a browser-based markdown editor. Everything runs locally — your files, your projects, your writing. Nothing is sent to a server. No account needed. Close the tab, reopen it later — your work is still there, exactly as you left it.

It supports multiple projects (up to three), each with their own file tree. You can create files and folders inline, switch between documents instantly, and export to Markdown, HTML, or a full project zip with one click.

Why the browser

Local-first isn't a compromise — it's a deliberate choice. Your writing shouldn't depend on a startup staying alive, a subscription remaining affordable, or a server being online. A browser-based editor with localStorage means your words live on your machine, in a format you can always read, in a place you always control.

There's no sync lag. No login wall between you and the blank page. No telemetry phoning home.

What's in early access

The core editing experience is fully functional today:

Rich text editor with full Markdown output
Split-view mode: raw Markdown on the left, live rich text on the right — both editable simultaneously
Smart file tree — double-click to create, type / to make a folder
Multi-project workspace with isolated storage per project
Export as .md, .html, or .zip (full project bundle)
Storage usage indicator per project
Works offline, no account required

What's coming

Early access is the beginning. A few things on the roadmap:

PDF export — print-ready output with clean typography
Themes — choose your editor color scheme
Keyboard shortcut palette — full command reference
Template customization — edit and save your own starter templates

Try it

Open the editor and start writing. No setup required.

If you run into something unexpected or have an idea worth sharing, the GitHub issue tracker is the right place. This is early access — your feedback shapes what gets built next.